EP3066687B1 - Electrode materials and interface layers to minimize chalcogenide interface resistance - Google Patents
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- phase-change cross-point memory systems comprising materials providing reduced electrode-chalcogenide interface resistances.
- High resistance at an electrode-chalcogenide interface in chalcogenide-based phase-change memories requires that either a higher operating voltage be used or that a reduced drive voltage be available for chalcogenide phase changing. Additionally, the high local temperatures that are associated with the operation of phase-change memory (in excess of 600 C) make probable an electrode-chalcogenide reaction that adversely affects device performance.
- US 2007/272987 A1 describes a non-volatile electrical phase change memory device comprising a substrate, a first interlayer dielectric film deposited on the substrate, a bottom electrode layer formed on the first dielectric layer, a second interlayer dielectric film formed on the bottom electrode layer, a phase change material layer deposited on the second interlayer dielectric film, and a top electrode layer formed on said phase change material layer, the bottom electrode layer being brought into contact with the phase change material layer through a contact hole which is formed in the second interlayer dielectric film and filled with the phase change material or bottom electrode material, so that the phase change layer and the bottom electrode layer come into close contact with each other, wherein an interfacial control layer, e.g.
- the interfacial control layer having strong chemical bonds with the phase change material as well as electrical resistivity and thermal conductivity values lower than those of the bottom electrode material.
- US 3675090 describes a similar memory device comprising thin layers of refractory metals, e.g. Mo, or carbides thereof between the phase change material and Al main conductor layers.
- US 2013/048935 A1 describes another similar memory cell comprising a metal carbide such as tungsten carbide disposed between the phase change material and an overlying bit line of copper or tungsten.
- phase-change cross-point memory systems comprising materials providing reduced electrode-chalcogenide interface resistances.
- the present invention provides a phase-change memory cell according to independent claim 1 and a corresponding fabrication method according to independent claim 6. Further advantageous features are set out in the dependent claims.
- the subject matter disclosed herein relates to methods, materials and structures that provide a reduced electrode-chalcogenide interface resistance and that is stable for phase-change operation of a chalcogenide memory. More specifically, the subject matter disclosed herein relates to methods, materials and structures that comprise an interface layer between an electrode layer and a chalcogenide layer that provides a reduced resistance in comparison to an electrode-chalcogenide interface without the interface layer of the subject matter disclosed herein.
- Embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein utilize interface layers comprising carbides and/or borides of tungsten (W) and/or molybdenum (Mo) (W/Mo) that are formed between composite electrodes and chalcogenide memory cell layers.
- the W/Mo carbide and/or boride interface layers are formed by a reactive physical vapor deposition (PVD) technique (e.g., reactive sputtering) using tungsten and/or molybdenum and unsaturated organic carbon compounds, such as benzene and acetylene.
- PVD reactive physical vapor deposition
- the W/Mo carbide and/or boride interface layers are formed by non-reactively sputtering from W/Mo carbide and/or boride targets.
- Chalcogenides such as tellurium (Te) and selenium (Se), readily react with tungsten (W) and molybdenum (Mo) at elevated temperatures.
- Tungsten (W) is known to reduce interface resistance between C and various GST-based (Germanium-Antimony-Tellurium) phase-change memory materials.
- Molybdenum also demonstrates similar properties. Reactivity with Se and Te, however, make elemental tungsten and molybdenum unsuitable as electrode-chalcogenide interface layers because the high local temperatures that are associated with the operation of phase-change memory (in excess of 600C) make an electrode-chalcogenide reaction likely. Accordingly, refractory materials comprising a high melting temperature, such as conductive carbides and borides, which melt in excess of 1200C, are suitable for such high-temperature applications.
- Techniques for depositing the tungsten and molybdenum carbides include reactive sputtering using a tungsten (W) and/or molybdenum (Mo) (W/Mo) target with organics compounds, such as benzene (C 6 H 6 ), acetylene (C 2 H 2 ), or other unsaturated carbon-bonded organic compounds, such as ethane, propene, dicyanoacetylene, and cyanogens, and Ar, or direct sputter from a carbide target.
- organics compounds such as benzene (C 6 H 6 ), acetylene (C 2 H 2 ), or other unsaturated carbon-bonded organic compounds, such as ethane, propene, dicyanoacetylene, and cyanogens, and Ar, or direct sputter from a carbide target.
- tungsten and molybdenum borides can be reactively sputtered from similar targets using diborane/Ar or deposited from
- the W/Mo carbide and boride interface layers are not simple mixtures of W, Mo with carbon or boron. Instead, the W/Mo carbide and boride layers are bonded materials and are deposited as such because the temperatures required to form the interface layers on a wafer using simple anneals are not practical, that is, silicon melts. Additionally, relatively thick interface layers of carbides and borides of tungsten and molybdenum may be rough; consequently, embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein utilize thin layers ranging from about 1 nm to about 10 nm in thickness between the electrodes and a chalcogenide memory cell. In one exemplary embodiment, reactively sputtered films from W/acetylene are smooth (and amorphous), and with hardness exceeding elemental tungsten and a stoichiometry consistent with tungsten carbide (WC).
- WC tungsten carbide
- Figure 1 depicts a perspective view of one exemplary embodiment of a portion of a chalcogenide-based phase-change cross point memory array 100 comprising tungsten and/or molybdenum carbide and/or boride interface layers according to the subject matter disclosed herein.
- the interface layers are formed between electrode layers and chalcogenide layers and provide a reduced resistance in comparison to an electrode-chalcogenide interface without a carbide- and/or boride-based interface layer.
- Cross-point memory 100 can be, but is not limited to, part of a solid-state memory array or a solid-state drive.
- Cross point memory 100 comprises a plurality of memory cells 101 that are each arranged in a column (or pillar), of which only a few are indicated. Additionally, it should be understood that a dielectric material that is normally between memory cells 101 is not shown in Figure 1 for clarity.
- Each memory cell 101 comprises an electrode 104 formed on a word line metallization 102.
- An electrode-chalcogenide interface layer 105 is formed on electrode 104.
- a switching device (SD) 106 is formed on interface layer 104.
- An electrode-chalcogenide interface layer 107 is formed on SD 106.
- An electrode 108 is formed on interface layer 107.
- An electrode-chalcogenide interface layer 109 is formed on electrode 108.
- a chalcogenide memory cell (MC) 110 is formed on interface layer 109.
- An electrode-chalcogenide interface layer 111 is formed on MC 110.
- An electrode 112 is formed on interface layer 111.
- a bit line metallization layer 113 is formed on electrode 112.
- word line metallization layer 102 and bit line metallization layer 113 are formed from, for example, tungsten, copper and/or aluminum.
- electrode layers 104, 108 and 112 are composite electrodes that are formed from, for example, carbon (C) and/or titanium nitride (TiN).
- switching device (SD) 106 is formed from, for example, an OTS (Ovonic Threshold Switch) comprising a glassy mixture of the chalcogenides, such as, but not limited to, Te and Se, and glass forming additives such as, but not limited to, arsenic (As), germanium (Ge) and silicon (Si).
- OTS Optonic Threshold Switch
- chalcogenide memory cell 110 is formed from, for example, but is not limited to, Ge 2 Sb 2 Te 5 (GST) and In 3 SbTe 2 (1ST).
- electrode-chalcogenide interface layers 105, 107, 109 and 111 are formed from carbides and/or borides of tungsten (W) and/or molybdenum (Mo).
- interface layers 105, 107, 109 and 111 are formed by using, for example, a reactive physical vapor deposition (PVD) (e.g., reactive sputtering) from W/Mo targets using unsaturated organic carbon compounds, such as benzene and acetylene.
- PVD reactive physical vapor deposition
- interface layers 105, 107, 107 and 111 are formed non-reactively by being sputtered from W/Mo carbide and boride targets.
- interface layers 105, 107, 109 and 111 are depicted in Figure 1 , it should be understood that alternative exemplary embodiments may have fewer interface layers. That is, alternative exemplary embodiments may not have an interface layer according to the subject matter disclosed herein between each electrode layer and chalcogenide layer.
- the deposited tungsten and/or molybdenum carbide and/or boride layers are highly conductive refractory materials and may be rough (when sputtered from carbide/boride targets and reactively sputtered from W/C 6 H 6 ); consequently, embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein utilize thin layers ranging from about 1 nm to about 10 nm formed between composite electrode stacks of carbon (C) or titanium nitride (TiN), and a chalcogenide memory cell. Moreover, because graphitic carbon conduction is often filamentary, thin or even discontinuous, interface tungsten and/or molybdenum carbide and/or boride layers are suitable for reducing electrode/chalcogenide contact resistance.
- Figure 2 is a flow diagram 200 of an exemplary embodiment for forming a chalcogenide-based phase-change cross point memory comprising interface layers according to the subject matter disclosed herein.
- Figures 3A-3B respectively depict an exemplary embodiment of a chalcogenide-based phase-change cross point memory structure 300 according to the subject matter disclosed herein prior to forming a cross-point memory column (pillar) array, and subsequent to forming the cross-point memory column (pillar) array.
- word lines 302 are formed and patterned in a well-known manner on a substrate (not shown in Figures 3A and 3B ).
- word lines 302 can be formed from, for example, tungsten, copper and/or aluminum.
- a dielectric material 303 such as, silicon dioxide (SiO x ), silicon nitride (SiN x ) or other electrically insulating materials, is formed between word lines 302 in a well-known manner.
- first electrode layer 304 is formed in a well-known manner on word lines 302.
- first electrode layer 304 is formed from, for example, carbon (C) and/or titanium nitride (TiN).
- a first electrode-chalcogenide interface layer 305 is formed on and in contact with first electrode layer 304
- first interface layer 305 is formed by using, for example, a reactive physical vapor deposition (PVD) (e.g., reactive sputtering) from W/Mo targets using unsaturated organic carbon compounds, such as benzene and acetylene.
- PVD reactive physical vapor deposition
- first interface layer 305 is formed non-reactively by being sputtered from W/Mo carbide and/or boride targets.
- switching device (SD) layer 306 is formed in a well-known manner on and in contact with first interface layer 305.
- switching device (SD) layer 306 can be formed from, for example, an OTS (Ovonic Threshold Switch) comprising a glassy mixture of the chalcogenides, such as, but not limited to, Te and Se, and glass forming additives such as, but not limited to, arsenic (As), germanium (Ge) and silicon (Si).
- OTS Optonic Threshold Switch
- a second electrode-chalcogenide interface layer 307 is formed on and in contact with SD layer 306.
- second interface layer 307 is formed by using, for example, a reactive physical vapor deposition (PVD) (e.g., reactive sputtering) from W/Mo targets using unsaturated organic carbon compounds, such as benzene and acetylene.
- PVD reactive physical vapor deposition
- second interface layer 307 is formed non-reactively by being sputtered from W/Mo carbide and/or boride targets.
- a second electrode layer 308 is formed in a well-known manner on and in contact with second interface layer 307.
- second electrode layer 308 can be formed from, for example, carbon (C) and/or titanium nitride (TiN).
- a third electrode-chalcogenide interface layer 309 is formed on and in contact with second electrode layer.
- third interface layer 309 is formed by using, for example, a reactive physical vapor deposition (PVD) (e.g., reactive sputtering) from W/Mo targets using unsaturated organic carbon compounds, such as benzene and acetylene.
- PVD reactive physical vapor deposition
- third interface layer 307 is formed non-reactively by being sputtered from W/Mo carbide and/or boride targets.
- a chalcogenide memory cell (MC) layer 310 is formed in a well-known manner on and in contact with third interface layer 309.
- chalcogenide memory cell layer 310 can be formed from, for example, but is not limited to, Ge 2 Sb 2 Te 5 (GST) and In 3 SbTe 2 (1ST).
- a fourth electrode-chalcogenide interface layer 311 is formed on and in contact with memory cell layer 310.
- fourth interface layer 311 is formed by using, for example, a reactive physical vapor deposition (PVD) (e.g., reactive sputtering) from W/Mo targets using unsaturated organic carbon compounds, such as benzene and acetylene.
- PVD reactive physical vapor deposition
- fourth interface layer 311 is formed non-reactively by being sputtered from W/Mo carbide and/or boride targets.
- a third electrode layer 312 is formed in a well-known manner on and in contact with fourth interface layer 311.
- third electrode layer 312 can be formed from, for example, carbon (C) and/or titanium nitride (TiN).
- a hard mask 315 is formed in a well-known manner on third electrode layer 312, and structure 300 is etched in a well-known manner to form a pillar arrangement that will become a cross point memory comprising an arrangement that is similar to that depicted in Figure 1 .
- Figure 3A depicts structure 300 formed prior to etching.
- Figure 3B depicts structure 300 after etching to form a cross-point memory column (pillar) array.
- a bit line metallization layer 313 is formed on electrode 312.
- Figure 3B also depicts a dielectric material 314 formed on each column (pillar), and a dielectric material 316 formed in a well-known manner between the columns (pillars) of structure 300.
- Dielectric materials used for 314 are typically insulating to force electrical conduction through the chalcogenide layers and can be formed from nonconductive oxides and nitrides including, but not limited, to SiO x and SiN x .
- interface layers 305, 307, 309 and 311 are depicted in Figures 3A and 3B , it should be understood that alternative exemplary embodiments may have fewer interface layers. That is, alternative exemplary embodiments may not have an interface layer according to the subject matter disclosed herein between each electrode layer and chalcogenide layer. Alternatively, the interfacial layers according to the subject matter disclosed herein may be used with single chalcogenide devices as well.
- Figure 4 depicts a schematic diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a cross-point memory array 400 comprising a plurality of chalcogenide-based phase-change memory cells 401 according to the subject matter disclosed herein.
- at least one memory cell 401 comprises tungsten and/or molybdenum carbide and/or boride interface layers according to the subject matter disclosed herein.
- memory cells 401 are located at intersections of column signal lines 402 (e.g., bit lines) and row signal lines 403 (e.g., word lines). Individual column and/or row signal lines are electrically connected in a well-known manner to a memory controller (not shown) to selectively operate memory cells 401 in a well-known manner.
- memory array 400 can comprise part of a solid-state memory array or a solid-state drive that is coupled in a well-known manner to a computer system or an information-processing system (not shown).
- FIG. 5 depicts a functional block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of an electronic system 500 comprising a chalcogenide-based phase-change cross point memory array according to the subject matter disclosed herein.
- System 500 comprises a processor 501 that is coupled to a memory device 510 through control/address lines 503 and data lines 504.
- data and control may utilize the same physical lines.
- processor 501 may be an external microprocessor, microcontroller, or some other type of external controlling circuitry.
- processor 501 may be integrated in the same package or even on the same die as memory device 510.
- processor 501 may be integrated with the control circuitry 511, thereby allowing some of the same circuitry to be used for both functions.
- Processor 501 may have external memory, such as random access memory (RAM) (not shown) and/or read only memory (ROM) (not shown), that is used for program storage and intermediate data.
- processor 501 may have internal RAM or ROM.
- processor 501 may use memory device 510 for program or data storage.
- a program running on processor 501 may implement many different functions including, but not limited to, an operating system, a file system, defective chunk remapping, and error management.
- an external connection 502 is provided that allows processor 501 to communicate to external devices (not shown). Additional I/O circuitry (not shown) may be used to couple external connection 502 to processor 501. If electronic system 500 is a storage system, external connection 502 may be used to provide an external device with non-volatile storage. In one exemplary embodiment, electronic system 500 may be, but is not limited to, a solid-state drive (SSD), a USB thumb drive, a secure digital card (SD Card), or any other type of storage system. External connection 502 may be used to connect to a computer or other intelligent device, such as a cell phone or digital camera, using a standard or proprietary communication protocol.
- SSD solid-state drive
- SD Card secure digital card
- Exemplary computer communication protocols that may be compatible with external connection 502 include, but are not limited to, any version of the following protocols: Universal Serial Bus (USB), Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA), Small Computer System Interconnect (SCSI), Fibre Channel, Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA), Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE), Ethernet, IEEE-1394, Secure Digital Card interface (SD Card), Compact Flash interface, Memory Stick interface, Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) or PCI Express.
- USB Universal Serial Bus
- SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
- SCSI Small Computer System Interconnect
- PATA Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment
- IDE Integrated Drive Electronics
- Ethernet IEEE-1394
- SD Card Secure Digital Card interface
- Compact Flash interface Compact Flash interface
- Memory Stick interface Peripheral Component Interconnect
- PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
- PCI Express Peripheral Component Interconnect
- external connection 502 may be a network connection such as, but not limited to, any version of the following protocols: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 802.3, IEEE 802.11, Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS), digital television standards such as Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) - Terrestrial, DVB-Cable, and Advanced Television Committee Standard (ATSC), and mobile telephone communication protocols such as Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM), protocols based on code division multiple access (CDMA) such as CDMA2000, and Long Term Evolution (LTE).
- IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
- DOCSIS Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification
- DVB Digital Video Broadcasting
- ATSC Advanced Television Committee Standard
- GSM Global System for Mobile Communication
- CDMA code division multiple access
- LTE Long Term Evolution
- Memory device 510 may include an array 517 of memory cells.
- Memory cell array 517 may be organized as a two dimensional or a three dimensional cross-point array and may be a phase-change memory (PCM), a phase-change memory with switch (PCMS), a resistive memory, nanowire memory, ferro-electric transistor random access memory (FeTRAM), a flash memory, magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) memory that incorporates memristor technology, a spin transfer torque (STT)-MRAM, or any other type of memory constructed as a cross-point array.
- PCM phase-change memory
- PCMS phase-change memory with switch
- FeTRAM ferro-electric transistor random access memory
- MRAM magnetoresistive random access memory
- STT spin transfer torque
- memory cell array 517 comprises a chalcogenide-based phase-change cross point memory array comprising tungsten and/or molybdenum carbide and/or boride interface layers according to the subject matter disclosed herein.
- Cross-point array 517 may be coupled to the word line drivers 514 and/or bit line drivers 515, and/or sense amplifiers 516 in a well-known manner.
- Address lines and control lines 503 may be received and decoded by control circuitry 511, I/O circuitry 513 and address circuitry 512, which may provide control to the memory array 517.
- I/O circuitry 513 may couple to data lines 504 thereby allowing data to be received from and sent to processor 501.
- Data read from memory array 517 may be temporarily stored in read buffers 519.
- Data to be written to memory array 517 may be temporarily stored in write buffers 518 before being transferred to the memory array 517.
- electronic system 500 depicted in Figure 5 has been simplified to facilitate a basic understanding of the features of the system. Many different embodiments are possible including using a single processor 501 to control a plurality of memory devices 510 to provide for more storage space. Additional functions, such as a video graphics controller driving a display, and other devices for human-oriented I/O may be included in some exemplary embodiments.
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